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WNBA legend Leslie honored with statue
LOS ANGELES — Lisa Leslie has always been a trailblazer. The first woman to dunk in a WNBA game, the first WNBA player to sign with a modeling agency, and now the first Los Angeles Sparks player to be immortalized…...
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Report: Williams escapes major injury
CHICAGO — Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams avoided any major injury to his right hamstring, according to a report from The Ringer and Netflix reporter Tom Pelissero....
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Veteran NBA journeyman Batum retires
Nicolas Batum, a longtime NBA forward and stalwart for France's national team, announced his retirement Monday in a social media video with his son.
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DJ belongs to KC as well as Waco
You don't have to be from a place to call it home. Truthfully, you can have more than one home. You don't even have to be a wealthy celebrity to count yourself in that group. For Derrick Johnson,...
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US seeks faster uranium enrichment expansion to avert supply shortages
PARIS — The U.S. is pressing suppliers to accelerate development of uranium enrichment capacity to avert potential shortages as interest in nuclear power grows, two United States Department of Energy officials told Reuters....
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Subscription model might cure broken health system
What if, for $100 a month you could go to the doc-tor anytime you feel sick?
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China taking Taiwan could be 'disastrous, cascading'
Deterrence employs military, diplomatic, eco-nomic, technological and political measures to prevent wars. The number of times deterrence has failed approximately equals the number of wars history has seen....
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AI's logic is no substitute
Artificial intelligence may be the closest thing our age has produced to "Star Trek"'s Mr. Spock: brilliant, analytical and seemingly governed by pure logic....
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Warsh does job against inflation
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh and the other 11 members of the central bank's Federal Open Market Committee last week carried out their mission to control inflation by managing monetary policy and raised the key interest rate to 4%, even though…...
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Telecom problem stops thousands of flights
WASHINGTON — A failed telecommunications circuit and a severed fiber-optic cable snarled thousands of flights across the U.S. on Monday and forced a halt to incoming flights at major airports in New York, Boston and Philadelphia....
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US backs Asian allies ahead of Xi summit
NEW YORK — The United States reiterated its commitment Monday to the defense of key Asian allies Japan and South Korea and the three nations expressed support for Taiwan ahead of a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese…...
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Houthis further push for control in Yemen
Houthi fighters pushed to seize strategic heights in Yemen on Monday to cut off the Red Sea coast from remaining areas held by Saudi-backed forces after a report that President Donald Trump called off U.S. strikes on the group at…...
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Lenders sue Treasury over withheld grants
A business advocacy group representing government-backed community lenders sued the Treasury Department on Monday, seeking to prevent nearly $300 million in federal grants from expiring at the end of the month....
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Evacuations underway for fire between Moody, Bruceville-Eddy
Firefighters were battling a grass fire near Bruceville-Eddy on Monday that forced residents to evacuate the area.
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Backyard birds workshop
Mission Waco's Urban REAP, 1509 N. 15th St., will hold a free backyard birds workshop from 11 a.m. to noon Sunday.
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Man shot by ICE says car was sideswiped
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez's wife told him to stay home on Sunday and spend time with her. But he wanted to work and earn some money as a DoorDash food delivery driver. So he left....
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Out of the Darkness
The 2026 Out of the Darkness Waco Community Walk will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Brazos Park East, 3516 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
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River cleanup Sunday
Volunteers are invited to participate in a Brazos River cleanup from 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday at Indian Spring Park, 101 N. University Parks Drive.
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Romantic flavors kick off WSO season
The Waco Symphony Orchestra's season opener Thursday off ers listeners diff erent flavors of Romanticism, which is what one might expect when Romanticism and Impressionism overlap....
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Waco ISD grades progress in 5-year plan
Waco ISD administrators have graded themselves on the district's five-year strategic plan, finding 17 of 23 priority goals met for the plan's first year but plenty of work ahead to meet next year's metrics....
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Election 101: A Crash Course on the 2026 Ballot
By Kamryn Anthis | Staff Writer From the U.S. Senate to the governor’s mansion, Texas voters will decide several major races this November — and Baylor students have until Oct. 5 to make sure they are registered to participate. The Nov. 3 general election ballot includes races fo...
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Sports Take: Students should attend more than just football games
By Cannon Fritz | Reporter When people think about Baylor athletics, football is usually one of the first things that come to mind. McLane Stadium on a fall Saturday is one of the best experiences Baylor has to offer. From the Baylor Line to the sea of green and gold, football ri...
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International students face more unpredictability in maintaining status
By Giselle Lee | Staff Writer More uncertainty looms over international students after a federal judge in Massachusetts ordered the postponement of the “Duration of Status” (D/S) rule change Sept. 14, leaving the policy without a new start date. The Baylor International Student a...
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Buffalo Wild Wings fight night attendees leave packed tables for couches
By Dylan Sciacca | Reporter Business deals have been tricky since the beginning of time. However, a deal worth $7.7 billion can have more effects than what meets the eye. In late August 2025 , UFC made a deal with Paramount+ for a seven-year, $7.7 billion deal. This allowed only ...
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You don’t have to be perfect to be Christian
By Brooke Cranford | LTVN Sports Director Being a Christian does not mean you are immune to all of the troubles life gives us. In fact, God gives us a multitude of examples in the Bible of people who suffered. One of many examples would be Job. When you read through the story of ...
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Medicine goes global: How international students break into pre-health fields
By Giselle Lee | Staff Writer For domestic students, pursuing a career in healthcare is straightforward: you join one of the eight pre-health programs on offer, put in the research hours and long study sessions, and the only obstacle left is applying to medical school or other po...
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Baylor professor takes leading role in NASA telescope mission
By Tripp Henderson | Staff Writer As NASA’s newest flagship space telescope begins its mission millions of miles above Earth, a Baylor professor and his students will have a hand in deciphering the data it sends back. NASA launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Aug. 30, m...
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Is tabling effective for student organizations?
By Abby Rathburn | Staff Writer At Baylor, students looking to find their community rarely have to look far. Almost every day, student organizations line Fountain Mall, hoping to turn a passing student into a new member, event attendee or supporter. Tables covered with banners, f...
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Green, gold, striped all over: Students show spirit with overalls
By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor Game day brings a sea of green and gold fashion, from bright gold Baylor Line jerseys, green wigs and large yellow hats to dresses and cowboy boots. One outfit, however, is spreading through the student section, covering students in school spir...
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Why Disneyland is better than Disney World
Owen Carson | Broadcast Reporter “I’m going to Disney World,” is what’s shouted after almost every Super Bowl by the best player on the winning team. Instead, what they should be saying is “I’m going to Disneyland.” Every year around 80 million people attend both Disneyland and D...
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West Fork Fire nearly contained after lightning sparked grass fire
TEXAS (KXXV) A grass fire is nearly contained after reaching around 800 acres, according to the Lorena Fire Department. The West Fork Fire ignited near Highway 107 and Tower Road. Voluntary evacuations were lifted after being put in place near Spring Valley Road from Tower Road t...
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Local nonprofit feeds kids in need in Hill County
A local nonprofit fighting food insecurity in our community is making sure kids dont go hungry when school is out. Hill County Kids feeds 240 local students To donate, call 254-205-8395 The teachers see the kids every day. Day in and day out," said Brandy Adkins, founder of Hill ...
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Sunday Fire Shuts Down I-35 for Hours Near Troy
TROY, Texas (FOX 44)— An 18-wheeler carrying tires caught fire in the early hours of Sunday morning, shutting down I-35 for around nine hours. According to the Bell County Sheriff's Office, calls about the fire came in at around 4:40 in the morning. Upon arriving at the scene, re...
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Pet of the Week: Blaze
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Meet our Pet of the Week, Blaze. The Humane Society of Central Texas says that Blaze is approximately a 4-month-old Labrador-mix that loves to cuddle just as much as he loves to play. For more information on how you can adopt Blaze, watch the video above....
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World on fire: Leaders converge on the U.N. as wars squeeze the world's oil
It's a world on fire. Ukraine on Sunday launched more than 1,000 drones at Russia, hundreds of them toward Moscow. The city's mayor said the barrage damaged the Moscow Oil Refinery and a residential building. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin called it an "unprecedented attack." Two people w...
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With the world's leaders waiting, Trump meets with Mamdani
NEW YORK (AP) President Donald Trump's trip to New York for a speech at the United Nations started Monday with a detour to Gracie Mansion for an hourlong chat and a trip down memory lane with Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The president, appearing with Mamdani after their meeting , remini...
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Mike’s Football Rewind: La Vega’s scary good, and it’s only getting better
La Vega was already good. Seeing the Pirates in person changed my perspective. They dominated University without playing their best, and that might be the scariest part....
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Evacuations lifted as containment grows for fire between Moody, Bruceville-Eddy
The Texas A&M Forest Service listed the West Fork fire at 184 acres and 75% contained early Monday night.
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Rising beef costs push a Top 50 Texas BBQ spot to pull brisket from its everyday menu
In a move almost unheard of for a Texas barbecue joint, Butters BBQ in Sinton has taken brisket off its regular menu. The Texas Monthly Top 50 spot says the cut that once defined them has simply become too expensive to keep offering every day. Owner Andrew Soto didnt hide his fru...
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Your First Look At LSU Transfer & Baylor Women's Basketball's Kate Koval
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Baylor Women's Basketball took to the Foster Pavilion hardwood on Monday (9/21/2026), where people who came to watch the team's open practice got to see one of the team's newest players that many are talking about. Head Coach Nikki Collen welcomed her roste...
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Waco ISD meets 17 of 23 priority goas in first year of strategic plan
“We know we have work to do, but we know there are exciting things going on,” Waco ISD Trustee Taylor Bledsoe said.
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Isolated storms again Tuesday
Any storms out there will die off tonight with lows in the mid 70s. Tuesday, the heat dome will be situated farther west again, so we may see a few more isolated storms in the afternoon. Other than that, it will still be hot with highs in the mid to upper 90s. The faucet shuts of...
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Large Grass Fire Breaks out in Lorena
LORENA, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE 4:40pm: Evacuations are in place on Spring Valley Road from Tower Road to FM107. A large grass fire has broken out in Lorena, according to the Lorena Fire Department. Many residents say the smoke can be seen for miles. The fire has been named the “...
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The spreading of the West Fork grass fire in McLennan County has been stopped
Moody, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE 7:05pm: Forward progression has been stopped. Voluntary evacuations have been lifted. UPDATE 6:05pm: The West Fork Fire has been resized to 400 acres and is currently 25% contained. According to the Lorena Fire Department, the Exchange Center in McG...
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Bell County investigators dig into cause of deadly Moffat fire and I-35 tire fire
One person is dead after a fire destroyed a mobile home and several other structures in Moffat, while a separate commercial vehicle fire shut down Interstate 35 for seven hours earlier the same day. The cause of each has not been released. The Bell County Sheriff's Office held a ...
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No loitering on the loo: New NYC bathrooms come with a time limit
New York City will install 17 new public bathrooms as part of a $4 million pilot to improve restroom access, featuring a strict 10-minute usage limit.
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Venezuelan man shot by ICE in Austin said he tried to pull over before officers fired at him
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez’s wife told him to stay home on Sunday and spend time with her. But he wanted to work and earn some money as a DoorDash food delivery driver. So he left....
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Texas A&M volleyball coach reflects on non-conference growth ahead of final tune-up before SEC play
Texas A&M volleyball coach Jamie Morrison said he is proud of the growth his team has shown throughout the non-conference schedule and believes the program is well-positioned heading into conference play. "Overall just happy with the progress of our team, and I think just the way...
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DJ Lagway, others set to return from injury for Baylor ahead of Big 12 opener against Colorado
After missing the last two Baylor games with an ankle injury, quarterback DJ Lagway will return when the Bears open up Big 12 play against Colorado this Saturday....